ldquoHarm Reduction Positive Youth Development and

Trauma Informed Care What are they and How do

they Operationalize in Youth Serving Programsrdquo

Presenter

TC Cassidy MPA

Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center

National Safe Place

TCRHYTTACNET

888-290-7233

1

Objectives bull To provide working definitions of

minus Harm Reduction

bull General

bull FYSB

minus Positive Youth Development

minus Trauma Informed Care

bull To provide an overview of harm reduction trauma informed care

and positive youth development philosophy

bull To explain why developing a program that incorporates all of these

philosophies is essential to youth serving programs

bull To provide an overview of how to develop a successful program

incorporating these philosophies

2

Defining Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction refers to policies and practices that

aim primarily to reduce adverse health social and

economic consequences of high risk behaviors and

benefits people engaging in high risk behaviors as

well as their families and communities

3

Harm Reduction is

bull an approach based on a strong commitment to public health and human rights

bull a targeted approach that focuses on specific risks and harms

bull an evidence-based and cost effective approach which is practical and feasible

bull an incremental approach that is facilitative rather than coercive and is grounded in the

needs of the individual

bull an approach that requires practitioners to accept youth as they are and avoid being

judgmental

bull an approach that requires open honest dialogue between all stake holders

bull an approach that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of what behaviors they

exhibit and

bull an approach that acknowledges ANY positive change an individual makes

4

Defining Youth Development Positive youth development is an intentional

pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities schools organizations peer

groups and families in a manner that is productive and constructive recognizes

utilizes and enhances youths strengths and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities fostering positive

relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths

httpwwwfindyouthinfogovyouth-topicspositive-youth-development

Defining Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction refers to policies and practices that

aim primarily to reduce adverse health social and

economic consequences of high risk behaviors and

benefits people engaging in high risk behaviors as

well as their families and communities

3

Harm Reduction is

bull an approach based on a strong commitment to public health and human rights

bull a targeted approach that focuses on specific risks and harms

bull an evidence-based and cost effective approach which is practical and feasible

bull an incremental approach that is facilitative rather than coercive and is grounded in the

needs of the individual

bull an approach that requires practitioners to accept youth as they are and avoid being

judgmental

bull an approach that requires open honest dialogue between all stake holders

bull an approach that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of what behaviors they

exhibit and

bull an approach that acknowledges ANY positive change an individual makes

4

Defining Youth Development Positive youth development is an intentional

pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities schools organizations peer

groups and families in a manner that is productive and constructive recognizes

utilizes and enhances youths strengths and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities fostering positive

relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths

httpwwwfindyouthinfogovyouth-topicspositive-youth-development

Harm Reduction is

bull an approach based on a strong commitment to public health and human rights

bull a targeted approach that focuses on specific risks and harms

bull an evidence-based and cost effective approach which is practical and feasible

bull an incremental approach that is facilitative rather than coercive and is grounded in the

needs of the individual

bull an approach that requires practitioners to accept youth as they are and avoid being

judgmental

bull an approach that requires open honest dialogue between all stake holders

bull an approach that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of what behaviors they

exhibit and

bull an approach that acknowledges ANY positive change an individual makes

4

Defining Youth Development Positive youth development is an intentional

pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities schools organizations peer

groups and families in a manner that is productive and constructive recognizes

utilizes and enhances youths strengths and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities fostering positive

relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths

httpwwwfindyouthinfogovyouth-topicspositive-youth-development

Defining Youth Development Positive youth development is an intentional

pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities schools organizations peer

groups and families in a manner that is productive and constructive recognizes

utilizes and enhances youths strengths and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities fostering positive

relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths

httpwwwfindyouthinfogovyouth-topicspositive-youth-development

Defining Trauma Informed Care

Trauma informed care is a strengths-based framework that is grounded in an understanding

of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma that emphasizes physical psychological and

emotional safety for both providers and survivors and that creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and

empowermentrdquo (consensus-based definition from Shelter for the Storm Trauma Informed Care in Homelessness Services Settings 2010)

6

Common Components of Programs Operating

within a TIC Framework

bull Trauma Awareness

minus Staff training

minus Consultation

minus Supervision

minus Address vicarious trauma

bull Emphasis on Safety

minus Emotional and physical

minus Focus on both consumers and providers

bull Opportunities to Rebuild Control

minus Emphasis on the importance of choice

bull Strength-based Approach

minus Focus on the future and utilize skill-building

7

Reasons to Incorporate Harm Reduction

in your Program

bull Youth serving programs must provide services to ALL youth

in need especially those at the highest risk

bull Failure to operationalize a Harm Reduction Philosophy

would exclude many youth with the greatest need of services

bull Harm Reduction incorporates Positive Youth Development

Philosophy

bull Harm Reduction improves outcomes for youth and programs

in the areas of self-sufficiency well-being safety and

permanent connections and

bull Harm Reduction is an evidence-based approach to providing

high quality services to some of our most vulnerable

populations

8

Reasons for Incorporating Trauma Informed Care in your Program

bull High prevalence of trauma in homeless youth

bull Increase youth engagement

bull Increase youth retention

bull Promote healthy attachment self-regulation and developmental skill competencies

bull Improve the match between homeless youth needs and programs

bull Establish more appropriate milestones

bull Increase youth success

bull Reduce staff burnout

bull Increase staff retention and

bull Compelling to stakeholders

Adapted from ldquo 10 Reasons for Integrating Trauma- Informed Services For Runaway and Homeless Youthrdquo copy 2009 Hollywood

Homeless Youth Partnership all rights reserved

9

Reasons to Incorporate PYD in your Program

10

Youth benefit by bull Gaining skills they will need to become successful

adults

bull Creating new relationships with adults and peers further

connecting them to their community and enlarging their

support network

bull Gaining a better understanding of the community and its

diversity

bull Acquiring a more positive stature in the community

bull Gaining a better appreciation for adults and the multiple

roles they can play

bull Beginning to see their own potential as limitless

bull Beginning to view the world and their ability to affect

it in a positive way

bull Feeling needed and useful

bull Feeling enhanced power autonomy and self-esteem

Adults benefit by bull Feeling a stronger connection with the youth their

program serves

bull Gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth

bull Feeling a renewed energy for their work

bull Experiencing improvement in morale stemming from

youthsrsquo spirit of flexibility and playfulness

bull Gaining an expanded resource base so that they no

longer feel ldquoresponsible for everythingrdquo

Organizations benefit by bull Becoming more focused on the needs of the youth they

serve

bull Having programs that are more relevant for youth

bull Widening their impact as reflected by increased

program attendance

bull Absorbing the unconventional thinking of youth which

can lead to new solutions

bull Stimulating greater ownership of the program by the

youth (and ownership by the community)

bull Growing potential new leaders and workers who come

from the communities they serve

bull Using their youth as positive role models for other

youth

bull Gaining new resources and support as youth reach out

to their parents and other adults

Positive Youth Development Toolkit Engaging Youth in

Program Development Design Implementation and

Service Delivery copy 2008 National Resource Center for

Youth Services copy 2012 National Resource Center for Youth

Services

Building a Successful Program Utilizing

these Philosophies

bull Trust and Relationship

bull Staff Training

bull Youth Involvement

bull Outreach to Youth Where They Are

bull Community Partnerships amp

Collaborations

11

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Common Components of Programs Operating

within a TIC Framework

bull Trauma Awareness

minus Staff training

minus Consultation

minus Supervision

minus Address vicarious trauma

bull Emphasis on Safety

minus Emotional and physical

minus Focus on both consumers and providers

bull Opportunities to Rebuild Control

minus Emphasis on the importance of choice

bull Strength-based Approach

minus Focus on the future and utilize skill-building

7

Reasons to Incorporate Harm Reduction

in your Program

bull Youth serving programs must provide services to ALL youth

in need especially those at the highest risk

bull Failure to operationalize a Harm Reduction Philosophy

would exclude many youth with the greatest need of services

bull Harm Reduction incorporates Positive Youth Development

Philosophy

bull Harm Reduction improves outcomes for youth and programs

in the areas of self-sufficiency well-being safety and

permanent connections and

bull Harm Reduction is an evidence-based approach to providing

high quality services to some of our most vulnerable

populations

8

Reasons for Incorporating Trauma Informed Care in your Program

bull High prevalence of trauma in homeless youth

bull Increase youth engagement

bull Increase youth retention

bull Promote healthy attachment self-regulation and developmental skill competencies

bull Improve the match between homeless youth needs and programs

bull Establish more appropriate milestones

bull Increase youth success

bull Reduce staff burnout

bull Increase staff retention and

bull Compelling to stakeholders

Adapted from ldquo 10 Reasons for Integrating Trauma- Informed Services For Runaway and Homeless Youthrdquo copy 2009 Hollywood

Homeless Youth Partnership all rights reserved

9

Reasons to Incorporate PYD in your Program

10

Youth benefit by bull Gaining skills they will need to become successful

adults

bull Creating new relationships with adults and peers further

connecting them to their community and enlarging their

support network

bull Gaining a better understanding of the community and its

diversity

bull Acquiring a more positive stature in the community

bull Gaining a better appreciation for adults and the multiple

roles they can play

bull Beginning to see their own potential as limitless

bull Beginning to view the world and their ability to affect

it in a positive way

bull Feeling needed and useful

bull Feeling enhanced power autonomy and self-esteem

Adults benefit by bull Feeling a stronger connection with the youth their

program serves

bull Gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth

bull Feeling a renewed energy for their work

bull Experiencing improvement in morale stemming from

youthsrsquo spirit of flexibility and playfulness

bull Gaining an expanded resource base so that they no

longer feel ldquoresponsible for everythingrdquo

Organizations benefit by bull Becoming more focused on the needs of the youth they

serve

bull Having programs that are more relevant for youth

bull Widening their impact as reflected by increased

program attendance

bull Absorbing the unconventional thinking of youth which

can lead to new solutions

bull Stimulating greater ownership of the program by the

youth (and ownership by the community)

bull Growing potential new leaders and workers who come

from the communities they serve

bull Using their youth as positive role models for other

youth

bull Gaining new resources and support as youth reach out

to their parents and other adults

Positive Youth Development Toolkit Engaging Youth in

Program Development Design Implementation and

Service Delivery copy 2008 National Resource Center for

Youth Services copy 2012 National Resource Center for Youth

Services

Building a Successful Program Utilizing

these Philosophies

bull Trust and Relationship

bull Staff Training

bull Youth Involvement

bull Outreach to Youth Where They Are

bull Community Partnerships amp

Collaborations

11

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Reasons to Incorporate Harm Reduction

in your Program

bull Youth serving programs must provide services to ALL youth

in need especially those at the highest risk

bull Failure to operationalize a Harm Reduction Philosophy

would exclude many youth with the greatest need of services

bull Harm Reduction incorporates Positive Youth Development

Philosophy

bull Harm Reduction improves outcomes for youth and programs

in the areas of self-sufficiency well-being safety and

permanent connections and

bull Harm Reduction is an evidence-based approach to providing

high quality services to some of our most vulnerable

populations

8

Reasons for Incorporating Trauma Informed Care in your Program

bull High prevalence of trauma in homeless youth

bull Increase youth engagement

bull Increase youth retention

bull Promote healthy attachment self-regulation and developmental skill competencies

bull Improve the match between homeless youth needs and programs

bull Establish more appropriate milestones

bull Increase youth success

bull Reduce staff burnout

bull Increase staff retention and

bull Compelling to stakeholders

Adapted from ldquo 10 Reasons for Integrating Trauma- Informed Services For Runaway and Homeless Youthrdquo copy 2009 Hollywood

Homeless Youth Partnership all rights reserved

9

Reasons to Incorporate PYD in your Program

10

Youth benefit by bull Gaining skills they will need to become successful

adults

bull Creating new relationships with adults and peers further

connecting them to their community and enlarging their

support network

bull Gaining a better understanding of the community and its

diversity

bull Acquiring a more positive stature in the community

bull Gaining a better appreciation for adults and the multiple

roles they can play

bull Beginning to see their own potential as limitless

bull Beginning to view the world and their ability to affect

it in a positive way

bull Feeling needed and useful

bull Feeling enhanced power autonomy and self-esteem

Adults benefit by bull Feeling a stronger connection with the youth their

program serves

bull Gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth

bull Feeling a renewed energy for their work

bull Experiencing improvement in morale stemming from

youthsrsquo spirit of flexibility and playfulness

bull Gaining an expanded resource base so that they no

longer feel ldquoresponsible for everythingrdquo

Organizations benefit by bull Becoming more focused on the needs of the youth they

serve

bull Having programs that are more relevant for youth

bull Widening their impact as reflected by increased

program attendance

bull Absorbing the unconventional thinking of youth which

can lead to new solutions

bull Stimulating greater ownership of the program by the

youth (and ownership by the community)

bull Growing potential new leaders and workers who come

from the communities they serve

bull Using their youth as positive role models for other

youth

bull Gaining new resources and support as youth reach out

to their parents and other adults

Positive Youth Development Toolkit Engaging Youth in

Program Development Design Implementation and

Service Delivery copy 2008 National Resource Center for

Youth Services copy 2012 National Resource Center for Youth

Services

Building a Successful Program Utilizing

these Philosophies

bull Trust and Relationship

bull Staff Training

bull Youth Involvement

bull Outreach to Youth Where They Are

bull Community Partnerships amp

Collaborations

11

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Reasons for Incorporating Trauma Informed Care in your Program

bull High prevalence of trauma in homeless youth

bull Increase youth engagement

bull Increase youth retention

bull Promote healthy attachment self-regulation and developmental skill competencies

bull Improve the match between homeless youth needs and programs

bull Establish more appropriate milestones

bull Increase youth success

bull Reduce staff burnout

bull Increase staff retention and

bull Compelling to stakeholders

Adapted from ldquo 10 Reasons for Integrating Trauma- Informed Services For Runaway and Homeless Youthrdquo copy 2009 Hollywood

Homeless Youth Partnership all rights reserved

9

Reasons to Incorporate PYD in your Program

10

Youth benefit by bull Gaining skills they will need to become successful

adults

bull Creating new relationships with adults and peers further

connecting them to their community and enlarging their

support network

bull Gaining a better understanding of the community and its

diversity

bull Acquiring a more positive stature in the community

bull Gaining a better appreciation for adults and the multiple

roles they can play

bull Beginning to see their own potential as limitless

bull Beginning to view the world and their ability to affect

it in a positive way

bull Feeling needed and useful

bull Feeling enhanced power autonomy and self-esteem

Adults benefit by bull Feeling a stronger connection with the youth their

program serves

bull Gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth

bull Feeling a renewed energy for their work

bull Experiencing improvement in morale stemming from

youthsrsquo spirit of flexibility and playfulness

bull Gaining an expanded resource base so that they no

longer feel ldquoresponsible for everythingrdquo

Organizations benefit by bull Becoming more focused on the needs of the youth they

serve

bull Having programs that are more relevant for youth

bull Widening their impact as reflected by increased

program attendance

bull Absorbing the unconventional thinking of youth which

can lead to new solutions

bull Stimulating greater ownership of the program by the

youth (and ownership by the community)

bull Growing potential new leaders and workers who come

from the communities they serve

bull Using their youth as positive role models for other

youth

bull Gaining new resources and support as youth reach out

to their parents and other adults

Positive Youth Development Toolkit Engaging Youth in

Program Development Design Implementation and

Service Delivery copy 2008 National Resource Center for

Youth Services copy 2012 National Resource Center for Youth

Services

Building a Successful Program Utilizing

these Philosophies

bull Trust and Relationship

bull Staff Training

bull Youth Involvement

bull Outreach to Youth Where They Are

bull Community Partnerships amp

Collaborations

11

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Reasons to Incorporate PYD in your Program

10

Youth benefit by bull Gaining skills they will need to become successful

adults

bull Creating new relationships with adults and peers further

connecting them to their community and enlarging their

support network

bull Gaining a better understanding of the community and its

diversity

bull Acquiring a more positive stature in the community

bull Gaining a better appreciation for adults and the multiple

roles they can play

bull Beginning to see their own potential as limitless

bull Beginning to view the world and their ability to affect

it in a positive way

bull Feeling needed and useful

bull Feeling enhanced power autonomy and self-esteem

Adults benefit by bull Feeling a stronger connection with the youth their

program serves

bull Gaining a better understanding of the needs of youth

bull Feeling a renewed energy for their work

bull Experiencing improvement in morale stemming from

youthsrsquo spirit of flexibility and playfulness

bull Gaining an expanded resource base so that they no

longer feel ldquoresponsible for everythingrdquo

Organizations benefit by bull Becoming more focused on the needs of the youth they

serve

bull Having programs that are more relevant for youth

bull Widening their impact as reflected by increased

program attendance

bull Absorbing the unconventional thinking of youth which

can lead to new solutions

bull Stimulating greater ownership of the program by the

youth (and ownership by the community)

bull Growing potential new leaders and workers who come

from the communities they serve

bull Using their youth as positive role models for other

youth

bull Gaining new resources and support as youth reach out

to their parents and other adults

Positive Youth Development Toolkit Engaging Youth in

Program Development Design Implementation and

Service Delivery copy 2008 National Resource Center for

Youth Services copy 2012 National Resource Center for Youth

Services

Building a Successful Program Utilizing

these Philosophies

bull Trust and Relationship

bull Staff Training

bull Youth Involvement

bull Outreach to Youth Where They Are

bull Community Partnerships amp

Collaborations

11

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Building a Successful Program Utilizing

these Philosophies

bull Trust and Relationship

bull Staff Training

bull Youth Involvement

bull Outreach to Youth Where They Are

bull Community Partnerships amp

Collaborations

11

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Resources for Harm Reduction bull Drugs Homelessness amp Health Homeless Youth speak Out About Harm

Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Advice from Leaders in the Field

bull Harm Reduction for Youth

bull Harm Reduction Information Kit for Professionals Working with At-risk

Populations

bull Principles of Harm Reduction

bull Harm Reduction Coalition

12

Resources for Harm Reduction

Contrsquod bull Harm Reduction in Housing and Residential Treatment Settings Housing First

and Do No Harm

bull Best Practices in Addiction Medicine Co-Occurring Disorders

bull Harm Reduction Therapy with Family and Friends of People with Drug

Problems

bull So Glad You Came Harm Reduction Therapy in Community Settings

bull Come As You Are Harm Reduction Drop-In Groups for MultindashDiagnosed Drug

Users

bull Harm Reduction Therapy Groups Engaging Drinkers and Drug Users in a

Process of Change

bull Partners in Treatment Relational Psychoanalysis and Harm Reduction Therapy

bull Doing an End Run Around Resistance

bull The Origins of Addiction Evidence from the Adverse Childhood Experiences

Study

13

Resources for Positive Youth

Development bull Positive Youth Development Tip Sheet for Families

bull Positive Youth Development Toolkit (PDF need to add to new website then can insert

link)

bull Positive Youth Development An Examination of the Field

bull Youth Leadership Framework and Toolkit

bull Youth Leadership Toolkit

bull Adults as Allies

bull 40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents

14

Resources for Positive Youth

Development Contrsquod bull 40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood

bull 40 Developmental Assets for Grades K-3

bull 40 Developmental Assets for Early Childhood

bull PYD from FindYouthInfogov

bull PYD from Help Starts Here

bull Promoting Positive Youth Development Theoretical and Empirical Bases

bull PYD Reading List

15

Resources for Trauma Informed Care

bull Trauma Specific Interventions

minus Addiction and Trauma Recovery Integration Model (ATRIUM)

minus Essence of Being Real

minus Risking Connection

minus Sanctuary Model

minus Seeking Safety

minus Trauma Addictions Mental Health and Recovery (TAMAR)

Model

minus Trauma Affect Regulation Guide for Education and Therapy

(TARGET)

minus Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM and M-TREM)

16

Resources for Trauma Informed Care

bull Responding to Childhood Trauma the Promise and Practice of Trauma

Informed Care

bull Healing Invisible Wounds why Investing in Trauma Informed Care Makes

Sense

bull Shelter from the Storm Trauma Informed Care in Homelessness Service

Settings

bull Fostering Resilience and Recovery in the Face of Trauma

bull The National Center for Trauma Informed Care

bull Trauma Informed Care Tip Sheets

17

Engaging in the Conversation Join Us for

ldquoTalk It Out Thursdayrdquo

18

We need your knowledge expertise and questions Please join us for an open discussion about Harm Reduction Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth

Development

Share

bull how these concepts are being implemented in your programs

bull what you can share with other grantees beginning to implement these strategies

bull what you need to learn about these strategies to help you fully implement them in your program and

bull what you need RHYTTAC to assist with in terms of resources training technical assistance and support

Please join our call

Thursday 10 January 2012 from 3-430 PM EST

Call-in 866-305-2567

Passcode 679580

Engaging in the Conversation

Questions to begin the Conversation

19

bull How has the incorporation of PYD Harm Reduction and TIC policies and procedures at

your agency helped youth to achieve their goals and continue in the program (If you

have not adopted these philosophiesframeworks do you believe such policies would help

youth served by your agencyprogram)

bull What advice do those of you that are working within these philosophies have for programs

that are looking to implement them as opposed to a lsquozero-tolerancersquo policy when working

with youth

bull In your experience how successful have youth been in programs that had a lsquozero

tolerancersquo policy

bull While youth were in the program if they experienced a set-back what did staff do to help

youth re-focus and get back on the path they wanted to be on

bull Are all the staff at the program on the same page in terms of treating youth with respect

and acknowledging their successes and working with them when they are struggling

bull What is one key idea that you can use to start a discussion with co-workers and

administration about implementing these philosophies within your program

Continuing the Conversation Community of

Practice (CoP)

20

We need your knowledge expertise and questions Please join us for an open discussion about Harm Reduction Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth

Development

Canrsquot join the call on Thursday No problem- we still NEED YOUR VOICE

Join Your RHY Colleagues Across the Country on the Community of Practice to discuss this webinar

INSERT LINK TO WEBINAR

INSERT LINK TO CoP Discussion

RHYTTAC

bull Phone (888) 290-7233

bull Website wwwrhyttacnet

bull Email tcrhyttacnet or inforhyttacnet

Engaging in the Conversation

Questions to begin the Conversation

19

bull How has the incorporation of PYD Harm Reduction and TIC policies and procedures at

your agency helped youth to achieve their goals and continue in the program (If you

have not adopted these philosophiesframeworks do you believe such policies would help

youth served by your agencyprogram)

bull What advice do those of you that are working within these philosophies have for programs

that are looking to implement them as opposed to a lsquozero-tolerancersquo policy when working

with youth

bull In your experience how successful have youth been in programs that had a lsquozero

tolerancersquo policy

bull While youth were in the program if they experienced a set-back what did staff do to help

youth re-focus and get back on the path they wanted to be on

bull Are all the staff at the program on the same page in terms of treating youth with respect

and acknowledging their successes and working with them when they are struggling

bull What is one key idea that you can use to start a discussion with co-workers and

administration about implementing these philosophies within your program

Continuing the Conversation Community of

Practice (CoP)

20

We need your knowledge expertise and questions Please join us for an open discussion about Harm Reduction Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth

Development

Canrsquot join the call on Thursday No problem- we still NEED YOUR VOICE

Join Your RHY Colleagues Across the Country on the Community of Practice to discuss this webinar

INSERT LINK TO WEBINAR

INSERT LINK TO CoP Discussion

RHYTTAC

bull Phone (888) 290-7233

bull Website wwwrhyttacnet

bull Email tcrhyttacnet or inforhyttacnet

Continuing the Conversation Community of

Practice (CoP)

20

We need your knowledge expertise and questions Please join us for an open discussion about Harm Reduction Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth

Development

Canrsquot join the call on Thursday No problem- we still NEED YOUR VOICE

Join Your RHY Colleagues Across the Country on the Community of Practice to discuss this webinar

INSERT LINK TO WEBINAR

INSERT LINK TO CoP Discussion

RHYTTAC

bull Phone (888) 290-7233

bull Website wwwrhyttacnet

bull Email tcrhyttacnet or inforhyttacnet

RHYTTAC

bull Phone (888) 290-7233

bull Website wwwrhyttacnet

bull Email tcrhyttacnet or inforhyttacnet

Please complete the evaluation that

will pop-up as soon as you exit the

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